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POST TEST (BEOWULF)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what language was Beowulf originally written?

a)

Old English

b)

Middle English

c)

Victorian English

d)

Standard English

2.

For how many years Grendel caused danger for the Danes?

a)

9 years

b)

10 years

c)

11 years

d)

12 years

3.

From whom is Grendel descended?

a)

Abel

b)

Cain

c)

Judas

d)

Satan

4.

Who is Hrothgar?

a)

The King of the Danes

b)

The King of the Geats

c)

The thief of the dragon's treasure

d)

The warrior who killed the dragon

5.

What does King Hrothgar decide to build?

a)

a castle

b)

a funeral pyre

c)

a mead-hall

d)

a ship

6.

Based on the epic, what culture does Anglo-Saxon culture rely heavily upon?

a)

admiration to the king

b)

contribution of payments

c)

offertory of treasures

d)

loyalty to the king

7.

Beowulf is a hero in his youth because he is strong and brave, but why is he a hero as an older man?

a)

Because he's immortal

b)

Because he's given special powers by the dragon

c)

Because of his sense of honor and responsibility

d)

Because he remains just as strong as he was as a young man

8.

The story of Beowulf reflects which of the following traits of an epic story?

a)

A. The plot and conflict involve courageous, sometimes superhuman beings.

b)

B. The theme reflects timeless values and universal ideas. ( GOOD VS EVIL)

c)

C. The story must include magic spells of some sort.

d)

Both A and B

9.

Which of the following is NOT one of the traits of an

epic hero?

a)

They are of ordinary birth.

b)

They exhibit traits or qualities that society looks up to

c)

They perform courageous, fantastic feats that reflect the values of their society.

d)

Their actions affect large groups of people.

10.

Which of the following is the best theme of this story?

a)

Great strength makes things right.

b)

Intelligence is greater than strength.

c)

Valor will triumph over evil.

d)

A king must be wealthy.